Refurbished Blendtec ICB3 Commercial Blender - $175 Shipped

Quote from Coolstrategist : Previous posters in this thread mentioned this being a $750+ commercial unit. Is that true? If so should we assume this is a better deal than your Bed Bath and Beyond $320 unit? Serious question...

The motors are the same. I don't have links handy to prove it, but this is what came out of the research I did back when I bought it. Blendtec has used the same 1560W, 13A direct drive motor on all their residential and base-commercial blenders for several years now.

What commercial establishments pay extra for are a commercial quality motor enclosure and heavy removable bulletproof base, sound shroud, jar with metal bearing instead of polycarbonate and a commercial warranty. The blender you get from this deal could be well over 10 years old. I would rather pay $80 more for a new motor.

Quote from Maschil : bah one year warranty...... any way to extend it?

Yeah, use your AMEX

Quote from frikinelmo : The closest current model is the 13 amp listed on this page. http://theblenderplace.com/blendt...PAodYR8AGQ

Same 13 amp motor on the Blendtec total blender.

The lids are horrible. Is there any place that sells the lids for these ICB3 blenders?

Quote from frikinelmo : It comes with the standard jar. A lot of people buy the newer "wildside" jars.

I've got an extra unopened wildside jar. If anyone is interested you can pm me.

Quote from nutcr0cker : The lids are horrible. Is there any place that sells the lids for these ICB3 blenders?

I use this one: http://www.blendtec.com/products/...ripper_lid from the free jar thread.

Quote from Demonoid89 : Yeah, use your AMEX

thats a good idea but i dont have amex...... i dont have any credit. lol

I just ordered one of these from this same company (vmi) and the blender I got was trashed. The jar and the case/cover part were both cracked and clearly had been used and abused. I am sending it back hoping for a better one. I'm guessing it's just the luck of the draw.

Quote from jonhern : Squaretrade won't cover used or refurbished items, only way is if the seller also sells squaretrade warranties like amazon or if you buy the item on eBay. Thinking of getting one, we keep buying blenders and they always break, it is used a lot on our houseold,might be worth it to get this. How long is the promo code active?

yah im in your same boat......

thanks ak_47...repped you for the link

Quote : Squaretrade won't cover used or refurbished items, only way is if the seller also sells squaretrade warranties like amazon or if you buy the item on eBay.

Yeah I bought it used from ebay. I got the blender in good condition only the lid is so loose that it spills around. The seller refuses to send me another lid without me sending the lid back first. There is no guarantee for the second lid be leak proof since the commercial blender allow air to escape. cheaper to buy from blendtec for 13.95 shipped. Its very easy to reprogram. The only gripe is that the 1 and 2 cannot be programmed as up down key

We have 3 of the blendtec blenders. We just bought another one of the built-in countertop mounted models. My wife uses them daily.

If anyone needs a Blendtec total blender ($399 at costco), we have an extra unused one with a lifetime warranty. Shoot me a note and we'll make a sweet deal.

Quote from nutcr0cker : The only gripe is that the 1 and 2 cannot be programmed as up down key

You probably already know this, but code 4P allows you to choose the speed by holding down the button while the speed keeps climbing until you release it.

Quote from riggedveda : You probably already know this, but code 4P allows you to choose the speed by holding down the button while the speed keeps climbing until you release it.

What I would like is the ability to up speed by one notch everytime i press the key, alike blendtec total blender. I tried using 4p of smoothies and the smoothies lacked the texture.